[display_podcast] Welcome to the Big Picture Podcast. I’m Joel Fieri and this podcast seeks to begin and hopefully sustain a conversation about current trends, ideas and issues in the Church and greater society. This week’s podcast is led by a guy we call the Backrow Baptist. You’ve seen the guy in the back pew with his hands in his pocket because he can’t quite clap in rhythm, right? That’s the BRB. Or if you haven’t seen him, his off-beat clapping has probably thrown you off once or twice. … [Read more...]

[display_podcast] Sometimes I wonder how God uses us to reach people. Most of the time I wonder if I should be doing more. Should I say something? Should I actively bring up God on purpose, or should I let God open up that opportunity? Most of the time, I think I remain idle. Content to let days, weeks, and months slip by, easily forgetting the value of my salvation and not worried about sharing that complex mystery with others. I get annoyed with somebody and behave badly. In traffic, at … [Read more...]